Experiences of Black School Counselors in Mississippi: A Lesson in Using Audio Diaries in Education Research

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Abstract

Originating in the field of psychology, diary methods aim to capture data about the daily lives of individuals (Hektner et al., 2007). Diary methods have been used in education research, especially when studying racialized experiences, but had not previously been used to explore school counselors’ experiences. This paper draws upon a phenomenological investigation of Mississippi Black school counselors’ lived experiences to highlight the power of audio diaries in capturing and telling stories, particularly of those who have been systematically marginalized.

Author

• Christine Dickason, Bellwether